Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC

Minister for Education and Training

Five new primary schools for Perth’s growing suburbs

5/12/2018 10:30 AM

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McGowan Government announces five new primary schools for Perth's growing suburbs

New primary schools to be built in Baldivis, Brabham, Yanchep, Harrisdale and Southern River

$80.5 million to be spent initially on the new projects, ensuring quality education for WA students

At least 400 WA construction jobs to be created as part of new school projects

New school builds in addition to four new primary schools opening in 2019

The McGowan Government will build five brand new schools in Perth's growing suburbs - Baldivis, Brabham, Yanchep, Harrisdale and Southern River - to ensure young Western Australians have access to quality education.

The new $17 million Baldivis South Primary School (planning name) will open in 2021, accommodating up to 430 students from kindergarten to Year 6. Construction will begin in late 2019.

The rapidly growing Swan Urban Growth Corridor will welcome the new $18.5 million Brabham Primary School in 2021, with construction beginning late next year. It will take 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6.

Yanchep will see construction of the new $17.3 million Sunningdale Primary School (planning name) beginning in late 2019 and the school set to open in 2021. It will have capacity for 430 students.

Harrisdale North Primary School (planning name) will begin construction next year and open in 2020, with the second stage set to open in 2021. The $20.5 million facility will accommodate up to 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6.

The first $7.2 million stage of Southern River Primary School (planning name) will begin construction in early 2020 and open in 2021, with room for up to 160 kindergarten and pre-primary students. Stage two will be completed for the start of the 2023 school year and cater for up to 540 students.

The McGowan Government is investing more than $513.6 million in 2018-19 to build new WA public schools and upgrade existing facilities across the State, creating jobs for Western Australians and ensuring students have access to modern education facilities.

The start of the 2019 school year will see the following new schools open their doors to ease pressure on current schools in their area:

Aspiri Primary School, Piara Waters;

Aveley North Primary School, Aveley;

Oakwood Primary School, Meadow Springs; and

Southern Grove Primary School, Southern River.

More new primary schools which are expected to open in 2020 include Grandis Primary School in Banksia Grove, Baldivis North Primary School, Byford South East Primary School and Caversham South Primary School.

Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:

"As I visit our new schools, I'm reminded of my childhood growing up in the regions and suburbs where I attended some terrific public schools.

"The benefits of having quality local schools across our communities are essential for families and I'm pleased we are able to provide much-needed new schools to some of our fastest-growing suburbs.

"These new schools that are coming online will also help create new WA jobs through infrastructure, upgrades and maintenance and will provide a boost to the local economy."

Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:

"Western Australia's young families need quality local schools to give our children the best start in life so they can have every opportunity to achieve.

"Our rapidly growing northern, eastern and southern suburbs need new schools - and we are proud to deliver these vitally important facilities for WA families.

"We are committed to providing children with a high-quality education by providing the latest technology and modern facilities to support their learning."

Premier's office - 6552 5000

Education and Training Minister's office - 6552 5700

KEY FACTS

Baldivis South Primary School (planning name):

Located on Nairn Drive, Baldivis

Construction begins late 2019

Opening in 2021

Accommodating up to 430 students from kindergarten to Year 6

Includes an administration block, library resource centre, staff room with a conference room, teaching area for kindergarten and pre-primary classes, two general teaching areas, a general teaching area with an art and craft room, covered assembly area with canteen and a music room, hard courts and an oval for sporting and outdoor activities

The new school will relieve enrolment pressure on nearby Tuart Rise Primary School

The new school will relieve enrolment pressure on nearby schools, with the City of Swan being one of the fastest-growing areas in the State

Sunningdale Primary School (planning name), Yanchep:

Located at 35 Sunningdale Road, Yanchep

Construction begins 2019

Opening in 2021

Accommodating up to 430 students from kindergarten to Year 6

The brand new facilities will feature a dedicated teaching block for kindergarten and pre-primary classes as well as three classroom buildings, which will include a specialised art and craft room. A covered assembly area with a canteen and music room will be part of the development, in addition to a library resource centre, staff and conference room, and administration building. There will also be an oval and hard courts for sports, and staff and parent parking

Harrisdale North Primary School (planning name):

Located on Reilly Road, Harrisdale

Construction begins 2019

First stage opens 2020; second stage 2021

Accommodating up to 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6

New school will feature kindergarten and pre-primary classrooms, three general teaching blocks, a library resource centre, administration block and staff and parent parking. Students will be able to enjoy a covered assembly area with a canteen along with a music room, hard courts and an oval for their sporting and outdoor activities

The new school will ease enrolment pressures on nearby Harrisdale Primary School

Southern River Primary School (planning name):

Located on 134 Matison Street, Southern River

Construction of first stage begins in 2020; opening in 2021

Construction of second stage to be completed by 2023

Accommodating up to 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6 when second stage is complete

Stage one will include five classrooms, administration and reception areas, offices, an interview room and parking

Upon completion, the new school will provide for the rapidly developing area of Southern River